The Faculty of Engineering

West Indian Journal of Engineering

Archived Issue

Volume 30: Number 1-July 2007

Contents

Editorial

The Effect of ISO 9001 on TQM Implementation in SME in Trinidad - W.G. Lewis, K.F. Pun and T.R.M. Lalla. Abstract | View PDF

Electrical Insulative Properties of Some Agro-Waste Materials - A.O. Inegbenebor and F.A. Adeniji. Abstract | View PDF

The Performance of Heaving Bodies - P. Persad and A. Singh. Abstract | View PDF

Effect of Nut Roasting Temperature, Extraction, Process and Packaging Material on the Storage Properties of Shea Butter - J.O. Akingbala, E.T. Adebisi, G.S.H. Baccus-Taylor, K.O. Falade and I.A. Lambert. Abstract | View PDF

Training Levy to Support Construction Craft Skills Training in Zambia - M. Muya, A.D.F. Price and F.T. Edum-Fotwe. View PDF

Abstract
Construction is a major industry with a significant contribution to the gross domestic product and the development strategy, especially of developing countries. However, the industry often faces many challenges, which include shortage of skilled craftspeople that often lead to cost and time overruns, and quality shortfalls. Improvements in productivity and quality require upgrading the knowledge and skills of all the workers in the industry, including those of
craftspeople. Investment in training has been identified as being key to addressing the persistent problem of craft skills shortage in the industry, a view supported by surveyed contractors in Zambia. The surveyed contractors also
supported the idea of introducing construction sector specific levy to support construction craft skills training.

A New Approach to Virtual Cell Formation - B.V. Chowdary and P. Pravee. Abstract | View PDF